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Melissa Broder’s Pen Pal # 1
In her last posts, Melissa Broder conducted a “Jewish vs. Goyish litmus test” for the year in review, shared the ...
Special Shabbatot
Sabbath services throughout the year highlight upcoming holidays.
Leil Purim: A Kurdish Jewish Women’s Holiday
Imitating Queen Esther, Kurdish Jewish women used to bathe in the river on Purim night.
Celebrate, Jewish Texts, JOFA's Torch, Live, Purim, Shavuot, Study, Women & Feminism
Did Esther and Ruth Break the Glass Ceiling? A Debate
Meesh: Back then, in biblical times, the ceiling was not glass, and I don’t think Esther or Ruth made any attempt ...
Gender & Sexuality, Live, Women & Feminism
Judaism on Prostitution
Most traditional Jewish sources condemn trafficking and prostitution, but some of the messages are mixed.
Confronting An Absence
Both Parashat Tetzaveh and the Book of Esther are missing some central characters.
Contemporary Activism to Save Agunot
An activist for agunot traces her development from demonstrator to promoter of prenuptial agreements that help protect women in the event of a divorce.
Celebrate, Purim, Rabbis Without Borders
Increasing Purim’s Joy
Purim is coming and the inhabitants of my house are giddy with anticipation. It has long been a favorite holiday ...
Jewish Film, Jews Around the Globe, Uncategorized
Jewish Beauty Queens and Movie Stars: The Unknown Story of Bollywood
A filmaker’s journey to uncover the story of Jews in Bollywood.